During the Formula 1 summer break, Cadillac’s F1 team has made a surprising announcement. Despite a challenging season with the team at the bottom of the standings, they revealed a change in leadership. The team is parting ways with team boss Graeme Lowden and appointing Marcin Budkowski, a veteran with experience at Alpine, as the new executive director.
Dan Towriss, CEO of Cadillac Formula 1 Team, stated that this move is significant for the team’s ongoing development. He emphasized their vision to build a team not only participating in Formula 1 but also capable of competing at the forefront of the sport.
“Marcin’s appointment marks another important step in the continued evolution of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team,” Towriss explained. “From the beginning, our goal has not been simply to participate in Formula 1, but to build a next-generation team capable of competing at the very front.”
Details regarding Lowden’s departure were not disclosed, leaving open questions about whether it was his decision or the team’s. Lowden played a key role in assembling and leading the team through its first 11 race weekends. Despite being replaced, Towriss offered praise for Lowden’s contributions.
“We’re grateful to Graeme Lowdon for his leadership and the role he played in forming the Cadillac Formula 1 Team from the ground up,” he said. “His contributions helped establish a strong foundation in our build-up phase, and we thank him for his commitment and wish him well.”
The Cadillac team is aiming for improvement, as they currently trail in the competition. While struggling with pace and reliability issues, with drivers like Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas experiencing multiple DNFs, hopes are pinned on Budkowski to drive the team forward.
A P10 finish in the Constructors’ standings is within reach. The team needs two points to surpass Aston Martin, which has already managed to gain a point in Monaco. However, Aston Martin has benefited from recent upgrades, putting Cadillac under pressure to perform better in the upcoming races.
The focus now shifts to whether these leadership changes will impact performance when Formula 1 resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix on August 23. The team anticipates making strides to secure better results and climb the standings in the remaining races of the season.